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​ Hi, my name is Grace Olinger. I am a member of the Handy Lads and Lassies 4-H Club. My 4-H projects include breeding and market sheep, which I raise from a small flock of my own ewes. In addition, I raise market hogs and participate in vet science, leathercraft, and livestock judging. The projects I enjoy most are definitely my pig and sheep projects and livestock judging. These projects in particular are pushing me in the direction of a future career in agriculture.​This year I am excited to show my livestock at the Routt County Fair. Hope to see you there!

I would also like to thank Lucky 8 Ranch for purchasing my 2016 market hog. Your support of me and Routt County 4-H is greatly appreciated! See you at the Routt County Fair!

​My name is Kate Olinger. I am sixteen years old and I attend SoRoCo High School. This is my eighth year in 4-H. I am a member of the Handy Lads and Lassies 4-H club and serve as a club representative. I raise market hogs, market sheep, and breeding sheep and participate in clothing construction. In addition to 4-H, I am also a member of the SoRoCo FFA Chapter and serve as an executive committee member. This year I will be taking my market hog, Gunter and both market and breeding sheep to fair.

I would like to thank the Belton family for buying my 2016 market hog. I would also like to thank all my friends and family for helping with all my 4-H projects. Your support is greatly appreciated. I hope to see you all at the Routt County Fair!

My name is Morgan Palyo. I am a freshman at University of Wyoming. I have been Raising and showing Sheep for 10 Years. I am very excited about my 2017 crop of Lambs. This year was my biggest crop of lambs and I think my best. I have had so much fun raising sheep and I have learned a lot through 4H and FFA. I feel my future is going to be positive because of my involvement in these great organizations. I plan to participate in 4H and FFA for one more year and I know I will miss it a lot, but I also know that I have learned that hard work pays off. I will be showing in the Breeding Sheep and Market Lamb Classes at the fair this year. All of my sheep are home raised in Routt County. ​See you at the 2017 Routt County Fair.

​Hi! My name is Bailey Iacovetto and I'm a sophomore at Soroco High School. This is my second year participating in the market beef project in 4-H and FFA. I have grown up on ranch and I have a love and appreciation for agriculture. I enjoy the hard work that goes in to our projects, as well as seeing the end product of that work. Needless to say, my steer this year has taken a lot of hard work, but it has been totally worth it! I'm excited about showing my steer, Dodge, at the Routt County Fair in August. I thank you for your support of 4-H and FFA in the Yampa Valley and I hope to see you at the fair!